Stakeholders learn about the state of Sarasota Bay
January 27, 2010
The event was the inaugural Sarasota Bay Watch stakeholders meeting.
Jazz orchestra draws lively crowd at Education Center
January 27, 2010
OONOJO, the Original Octogenarian New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, played Jan. 21 at Longboat Key Education Center.
Green closes the book on ‘the last chapter’
January 27, 2010
Lois Green, 79, is facing her fourth bout with cancer. She received her latest diagnosis — terminal — Aug. 20, 2007.
Garden Club gets a lesson on bonsai trees
January 26, 2010
The Longboat Key Garden Club learns basic bonsai care and crafting from Julie Trigg,a member of the Sho Fu Bonsai Society and curator of the permanent bonsai exhibit at Selby Gardens.
Friends, family celebrate Bob Twigg's life
January 23, 2010
The veteran journalist and part-time Longboat Key residentwas remembered with love, laughter and a few tears as family and more than 150 friends gathered Jan. 23 for a celebration of life at one of his favorite places, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
Bird Key Yacht Club hold fleet captain's dinner
January 23, 2010
The event featured a seafood buffet and drew a record crowd of more than 240.
Sarasota Yacht Club holds annual Commodore's Ball
January 23, 2010
The event was the final black-tie party that will be held in the club's temporary tent.
10 cold stunned turtles released in Collier County
January 22, 2010
The turtles were treated at Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital during the last two-and-a-half weeks.
ACS reaches matching fund goal
January 22, 2010
Penelope Kingman, a member of Art Center Sarasota’s Board of Directors, challenged Art Center members and the community to match a donation of $25,000 in September 2009. Kingman presented the center with a $25,000 check Jan. 21.
Les Ciseaux raises funds for Haiti's children
January 21, 2010
Les Ciseaux on St. Armands Circle donated 100% of its proceeds raised Jan. 21 to children in Haiti.
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
